Comments on: TGRWT #3: Foamy strawberries with coriander http://blog.khymos.org/2007/06/17/tgrwt-3-foamy-strawberries-with-coriander/ - dedicated to molecular gastronomy Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:28:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Martin Lersch http://blog.khymos.org/2007/06/17/tgrwt-3-foamy-strawberries-with-coriander/comment-page-1/#comment-111049 Martin Lersch Sun, 02 Nov 2008 17:23:19 +0000 http://blog.khymos.org/2007/06/17/tgrwt-3-foamy-strawberries-with-coriander/#comment-111049 Paul: The stability will depend on the exact amount of xanthan. I would wait until serving with dispensing it from the iSi whipper (I did anyway because I served it warm). Tthe viscosity of xanthan solutions is independent of temperature. Paul: The stability will depend on the exact amount of xanthan. I would wait until serving with dispensing it from the iSi whipper (I did anyway because I served it warm). Tthe viscosity of xanthan solutions is independent of temperature.

]]> By: Paul http://blog.khymos.org/2007/06/17/tgrwt-3-foamy-strawberries-with-coriander/comment-page-1/#comment-111047 Paul Sun, 02 Nov 2008 14:02:44 +0000 http://blog.khymos.org/2007/06/17/tgrwt-3-foamy-strawberries-with-coriander/#comment-111047 How stable is the foam? How long before a meal can it be prepared and does refrigeration help? I imagine it would make it more viscous and therefore more stable. How stable is the foam? How long before a meal can it be prepared and does refrigeration help? I imagine it would make it more viscous and therefore more stable.

]]> By: Martin Lersch http://blog.khymos.org/2007/06/17/tgrwt-3-foamy-strawberries-with-coriander/comment-page-1/#comment-25042 Martin Lersch Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:55:32 +0000 http://blog.khymos.org/2007/06/17/tgrwt-3-foamy-strawberries-with-coriander/#comment-25042 eric, I guess you're referring to the whipper/canister and not the chargers (ie. refill cartridges). From what I know the groumet/professional ones are more durable (= stainless steel so it's dishwasher safe, O-rings are also more durable) and they can be heated in a bain marie (= they withstand a higher pressure). The cheaper ones are not designed for warm preparations. eric,

I guess you’re referring to the whipper/canister and not the chargers (ie. refill cartridges). From what I know the groumet/professional ones are more durable (= stainless steel so it’s dishwasher safe, O-rings are also more durable) and they can be heated in a bain marie (= they withstand a higher pressure). The cheaper ones are not designed for warm preparations.

]]> By: eric bernhard http://blog.khymos.org/2007/06/17/tgrwt-3-foamy-strawberries-with-coriander/comment-page-1/#comment-24564 eric bernhard Mon, 09 Jul 2007 14:29:23 +0000 http://blog.khymos.org/2007/06/17/tgrwt-3-foamy-strawberries-with-coriander/#comment-24564 hi martin, great site! i was wondering if you know the difference between the isi gourment and professional chargers? i'm planning on buying one but wasn't sure if there is a huge difference. Thanks, eric hi martin, great site!

i was wondering if you know the difference between the isi gourment and professional chargers? i’m planning on buying one but wasn’t sure if there is a huge difference. Thanks, eric

]]> By: Evelin http://blog.khymos.org/2007/06/17/tgrwt-3-foamy-strawberries-with-coriander/comment-page-1/#comment-22805 Evelin Mon, 25 Jun 2007 09:22:55 +0000 http://blog.khymos.org/2007/06/17/tgrwt-3-foamy-strawberries-with-coriander/#comment-22805 Wonderful and simple! I love the idea of using balsamic vinegar. I hope to have enough money soon to buy a new bottle of it, because the cheaper one I have now is absolutely no good... But I agree - adding balsamico does make strawberries better. The question of whether both the seeds and and leaves of coriander are truly suitable for our combination has crossed my mind repeatedly. They do taste different. And although I've tried both of them with strawberries and liked both combinations, I'm still a bit puzzled... I wonder - what has science to say about this? Wonderful and simple! I love the idea of using balsamic vinegar. I hope to have enough money soon to buy a new bottle of it, because the cheaper one I have now is absolutely no good… But I agree – adding balsamico does make strawberries better.

The question of whether both the seeds and and leaves of coriander are truly suitable for our combination has crossed my mind repeatedly. They do taste different. And although I’ve tried both of them with strawberries and liked both combinations, I’m still a bit puzzled… I wonder – what has science to say about this?

]]> By: McAuliflower http://blog.khymos.org/2007/06/17/tgrwt-3-foamy-strawberries-with-coriander/comment-page-1/#comment-22334 McAuliflower Fri, 22 Jun 2007 05:16:14 +0000 http://blog.khymos.org/2007/06/17/tgrwt-3-foamy-strawberries-with-coriander/#comment-22334 I've enjoyed making salsa substituting strawberries for the tomatoes. In this instance, cilantro and strawberry go very well together. However- my experience is that coriander refers to the seed, and cilantro refers to the leafy part. (These different parts of the plant taste quite differently from one another.) btw- your <i>coriander</i> leaf looks rather dissimilar from my cilantro leaves. perhaps we aren't talking about the same thing after all. I’ve enjoyed making salsa substituting strawberries for the tomatoes. In this instance, cilantro and strawberry go very well together.

However- my experience is that coriander refers to the seed, and cilantro refers to the leafy part. (These different parts of the plant taste quite differently from one another.)

btw- your coriander leaf looks rather dissimilar from my cilantro leaves. perhaps we aren’t talking about the same thing after all.

]]> By: Trig http://blog.khymos.org/2007/06/17/tgrwt-3-foamy-strawberries-with-coriander/comment-page-1/#comment-21583 Trig Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:09:55 +0000 http://blog.khymos.org/2007/06/17/tgrwt-3-foamy-strawberries-with-coriander/#comment-21583 Balsamic vinegar has been used with strawberries for years and years, and in my experience it does enhance their flavour. But didn't adding this sharp sourness detract from the coriander flavour? When I experimented with the combination of strawberries with coriander I was scared even to use lemon, for fear of distracting the palate from the marriage of these two delicate flavours Balsamic vinegar has been used with strawberries for years and years, and in my experience it does enhance their flavour. But didn’t adding this sharp sourness detract from the coriander flavour? When I experimented with the combination of strawberries with coriander I was scared even to use lemon, for fear of distracting the palate from the marriage of these two delicate flavours

]]> By: Martin Lersch http://blog.khymos.org/2007/06/17/tgrwt-3-foamy-strawberries-with-coriander/comment-page-1/#comment-21563 Martin Lersch Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:32:49 +0000 http://blog.khymos.org/2007/06/17/tgrwt-3-foamy-strawberries-with-coriander/#comment-21563 Nick: Maybe, but since flavour pairings are normally based on the impact odorants, I guess that all types should work (assuming that the impact odorants are more or less similar for the different types). M: The coriander is home-grown and the package of seeds said <a href="http://seeds.thompson-morgan.com/uk/en/product/27/1" rel="nofollow">'Confetti'</a>. Apparently this type has a "distinctive coriander taste but with increased sweetness". Well, to me it tasted pretty much like the <a href="http://seeds.thompson-morgan.com/uk/en/product/481/1" rel="nofollow">conventional</a> type (at least from what I remember - I haven't tasted them side-by-side). David: That's interesting! Do you have any references? Are you aware of other similar examples? Nick: Maybe, but since flavour pairings are normally based on the impact odorants, I guess that all types should work (assuming that the impact odorants are more or less similar for the different types).

M: The coriander is home-grown and the package of seeds said ‘Confetti’. Apparently this type has a “distinctive coriander taste but with increased sweetness”. Well, to me it tasted pretty much like the conventional type (at least from what I remember – I haven’t tasted them side-by-side).

David: That’s interesting! Do you have any references? Are you aware of other similar examples?

]]> By: David Cantrell http://blog.khymos.org/2007/06/17/tgrwt-3-foamy-strawberries-with-coriander/comment-page-1/#comment-21510 David Cantrell Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:37:19 +0000 http://blog.khymos.org/2007/06/17/tgrwt-3-foamy-strawberries-with-coriander/#comment-21510 One reason for people not liking this, no matter how much coriander they use, is genetic. Apparently some people can't tell the difference between tasting coriander and tasting soap. I love the stuff though, so I'm going to buy some fresh strawberries on the way home and try this. One reason for people not liking this, no matter how much coriander they use, is genetic. Apparently some people can’t tell the difference between tasting coriander and tasting soap. I love the stuff though, so I’m going to buy some fresh strawberries on the way home and try this.

]]> By: m. http://blog.khymos.org/2007/06/17/tgrwt-3-foamy-strawberries-with-coriander/comment-page-1/#comment-21501 m. Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:10:14 +0000 http://blog.khymos.org/2007/06/17/tgrwt-3-foamy-strawberries-with-coriander/#comment-21501 <i>(...) start with a small amount of (...)</i> a good advice that i will keep in mind! (…) start with a small amount of (…)

a good advice that i will keep in mind!

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